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'The Sabres made many mistakes and they cost them dearly. They were very sloppy with the puck and guys like Jacob Bryson, Rasmus Ristolainen, Brandon Montour, Colin Miller and Kyle Okposo had very tough nights. Okposo was on the ice for the first five goals scored in this game, two for and three against. Overall he was on the ice for two goals for and four against. Ristolainen … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres were “outworked” by the Devils and lost 6-3

'In his three games played, Asplund has managed to score a pair of goals, while using his speed and physical presence to push his tempo of play to the next level. That was on full display on Tuesday night in New Jersey when he shined on a line with Mittelstadt and Thompson, playing 14:07 of total ice-time, and scoring Buffalo's first goal of the game in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Asplund relishing new opportunity on line with Thompson and Mittelstadt

'In what now seems to be an unlikely scenario, due to how Adams views Ullmark, the Sabres could trade their starting goaltender at the deadline, as to not risk losing him for nothing in free agency.'[ … [Read more...] about Opinion: The future for Linus Ullmark looks cloudy

'Dahlin was at it again in the third period, this time offering a slick power play assist. After a tight-rope act to keep the puck in the zone, the former first overall pick found Mittelstadt creeping down the weak side, and Mittelstadt did the rest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ooze confidence in win over Devils

'While Buffalo got outshot 10-4 in the final 20 minutes of play, 30-18 overall in the game, the Sabres managed to capitalize on their opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ young guns help cap off win in New Jersey

'The Buffalo Sabres, who just won their third game in their last five contests, look like a completely different team from the one that went 18-straight games without a win.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Dahlin, Ullmark carry Sabres to victory in New Jersey

'Ruotsalainen is 23-years-old and has five years of pro hockey experience in the Finnish Liiga. It's finally time to see what Ruotsalainen can do in the NHL. It is "finding out stuff season."' … [Read more...] about Opinion: It’s time to put Ruotsalainen in the lineup

'With his NHL draft rights set to expire with the Sabres this summer, Weissbach had the option to explore the free agent market as an unrestricted free agent after a stellar senior campaign at Wisconsin. However, the Sabres were able to get the play-making forward under contract before getting to that point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Linus Weissbach to entry-level contract

'This season is Ruotsalainen’s first in North America. He’s played 13 games with Rochester and has five goals and eight assists for 13 points.' … [Read more...] about Ruotsalainen gets the call from Rochester

'It was a less-than-thrilling overtime between Buffalo and New York, as the teams combined for two total shots in those five minutes. The shootout was up next as a settlement still needed to be reached.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avenge Thursday’s OT loss with shootout win over the Rangers

'Buffalo got it to a shootout knowing Linus Ullmark is the best goaltender in NHL history during shootouts with a .868 success ratio. To qualify you have to have played in 10 shootouts. This season Ullmark has stopped 12-of-13 shootout attempts including all three on Saturday. What was impressive was Artemi Panarin is one of the most talented players in the world. He had … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres come from behind for their second win in three games

'On Thursday night, the Sabres allowed the Rangers to walk all over them after the first period, but things weren't the same Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres hang around all game, win in shootout over Rangers

'Despite the last-second heroics from Thompson, it was Mika Zibanejad getting the last laugh on this night. The Rangers forward teamed up with Artemi Panarin, and the duo combined for a perfectly-executed 2-on-1 which culminated with a one-time blast off the stick of Zibanejad with 27.7 seconds left in the extra frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start strong but stumble in OT loss to Rangers

'Whatever success the Sabres had in the first period generating chances and shots completely evaporate over the final 40 minutes of the game starting in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres somehow salvage point in loss

'After a very good first period the Sabres got out shot 36-10 in the final 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres got dominated for 40 minutes, but still got the New York Rangers to overtime